Marriage Validity Concerns Explained

Summary

If you were legally married in Mexico and did not divorce before remarrying in the U.S., your current marriage may be invalid due to bigamy. In Washington, you may need to seek an annulment, which declares the marriage null and void. This process involves filing a petition in court and may require appearing before a judge. Annulment grounds include bigamy, fraud, or coercion. After annulment, you can legally remarry your current partner. Consult a family law attorney for guidance and assistance. Court proceedings are generally public, similar to traffic violation cases.

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Can you explain in more detail the annualment
Annulment in Washington is a legal procedure that declares a marriage null and void, as if it never existed. Here are some key points about annulment:
- Grounds for Annulment: Includes bigamy, fraud, coercion, incapacity, or underage marriage without parental consent.
- Process: File a petition in court, providing evidence for annulment grounds.
- Legal Effect: The marriage is treated as if it never legally happened.
- Consultation: It's advisable to consult a family law attorney to guide you through the process.
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If we need to do an annualment do I need to be infrint of a judge or the attorney does Avery thing for you?
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In Washington, an annulment requires filing a petition in court. While an attorney can handle much of the process, you may need to appear before a judge to provide evidence or testimony. Would you like to provide your phone number, name, and zip code so I can connect you to a local lawyer who can assist further?
if I ended up infront of a judge, this process is private or is in front of more people or cases kinda like when you have a speed ticker or a misdemeanor
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Court proceedings, including annulments, are generally public unless specifically sealed. In Washington, the hearing would typically be in front of the judge, court staff, and any parties involved, similar to a traffic violation case. Would you like to proceed with connecting to a local lawyer?
The lawyer is going to be a family lawyer?
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Yes, the lawyer handling your case would be a family lawyer, as annulment and marriage validity issues fall under family law. Would you like to provide your phone number, name, and zip code so I can connect you with a local family lawyer who can assist further?